On a random walk through the East Village in NYC last night, we came across a line of paint on the sidewalk. It went from Tompkins park down Ave B. to 4th St, over to 1st Ave, up to 10th or 11th street and then we lost it. This was not a line painted with a bush or a machine. It was random and wiggly - kind of like someone punched a hole in a paint can and let it drip as they walked around the neighborhood. The line is peach colored. Then we found that it continues at Astor Place and Stuyvesant Street. What does this line mean?? Why was it painted? Where does it go?
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Is it possible to run a search at Amazon that excludes "Used and new" items? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Can you help me find this vaguely-described song featuring/based on a cover of Britney Spear's Toxic? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me share a folder across the internet without compromising my firewall [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 11 answers

I am having a very unusual problem with my hard drive and CANNOT recover any data from it after trying numerous methods. Please help me with your technical expertise. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 7 answers

We love lasagna. But my white sauce mixes with my red sauce and it all ends up looking pink. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 33 answers

I am in Los Angeles (Silver Lake area) and need to get to Anaheim (Disneyland/Convention Ctr. area) for this library conference this afternoonish. Is the best way to do this to go back to the airport and grab a shuttle, or is there something simpler? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 14 answers

When were the popular lyrics to Taps written? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm in need of Nintendo DS recommendations for a 7 year old boy. [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 27 answers

I've recently inherited a few old cameras from my late grandfather, my favorite of which is a Minolta Hi-Matic G in almost perfect condition. I need a little help using it and finding out what can be used with it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 7 answers

Are my car's dents worth fixing? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 12 answers

[Link is NSFW: graphic childbirth.] What is the maternity staff chanting in this video? They seem to have a few different songs, one for when the woman is pushing and another for once the baby is born. The notes for the video say that they are in "an Asian country" but I don't know what language they're speaking. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 3 answers

What am I doing to my links pointing to images in a private directory that prevents me from seeing the pics in Dreamweaver CS3 Design mode? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 3 answers

Quiz night games- I'm organising a quiz night for 150+ people (argh!) and need to fill the time between rounds with games. Does anyone have suggestions for interesting and fun games for people to play at a quiz night? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 16 answers

Depression while traveling: it's such a bummer! [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 10 answers

Can I patent a sandwich? I may have just invented the best sandwich ever, and before I reveal the recipe I want to know it's safe from those would attempt to misuse it's power for evil. [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 44 answers

What's the best USB controller to use when emulating old games on my PC? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 13 answers

What's this plant...? Thought as first it was a dandelion, now I'm sure it isn't. [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I find a database of American cars? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 2 answers

Itès a mystery. I was typing comments into the MeFi text box, when all of a sudden every apostrophe turned into the letter e with a grave accent. What gives? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 9 answers

What should I negotiate for the use of my song on a compilation? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Classic 50's scientist: I'm trying to find a pair of eyeglass frames just like #6 on this page. I don't care if they're vintage or new, but they have to be able to handle contemporary prescription lenses.
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I set up autocomplete to work on Firefox 3 like it did on previous versions? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 13 answers

I am looking for the name of the artist who created the “over capacity whale” and “technically wrong robot” illustrations for Twitter. Any information or pointers would be amazingly helpful.
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 11 answers

A few years back, an older Israeli man told me that my daughter's name, Kameya, meant "good luck charm" in ancient Hebrew. Was he just pulling my leg? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 6 answers

It seems obvious, but what is the best liquid to drink to prevent dehydration in a desert environment? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 23 answers

I don't like the WordPress 2.5 look and feel. I am not interested in switching CMSes. What are my options for basic postings to my blog with minimal interaction with the WordPress interface? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 11 answers

CraftFilter: I want to make a bracelet designed around a ring, but I need instructions. [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 7 answers

What passes for summer is here in London, and I've already made all the cold dishes I know about ... [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 24 answers

Where in/around Philly to buy really snazzy eyeglass frames? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Bathroom remodel question: does one really need a bathtub? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 51 answers

I just bought a 5.1 home theatre system. The speakers are Klipsch; the receiver is a Yamaha RX-V363. I'm having some (read; a lot) setup problems that I'm hoping the hive mind could help me out with. Specifically, I'm having trouble getting sound out of my PS3 and a picture and sound out of my Wii. Hope me! [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 11 answers

Dear US Supreme Court Fans, when will the opinion on Columbia v. Heller be issued? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 7 answers

Quick font indentification? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm writing an article for my local chamber of commerce newsletter: "Here are the top 5 things you can do right now to make using your computer a better experience". But I keep overcomplicating things. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 31 answers

Please help me find this poem that I read years ago and have only a few details from... I think was titled "Emptiness". [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Going backpacking in northern Vermont soon - any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 13 answers

So Mrs Mutant purchased a BBC series , The Tudors, and watching it has raised lots of questions about the real events. [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 15 answers

ADSL working but HTTP not working. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 8 answers

In what movie (or perhaps television show) does a character repeatedly yell the name "Delongpre"? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 9 answers

What do you suppose caused this effect? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 14 answers

Allegedly, this is the original key to the choir loft of Mission San Luis Rey. A) How can I confirm its origins? B) What should I do with it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 8 answers

Looking for bags or similar things that can attach to a bike and easily (without tools) be removed that I can carry stuff in. I currently have a MEC frame bag but it's insufficient, space-wise. I'm also familiar with the Detours bags, but they only carry 5 lbs. Suggestions...? It's important to me that when the item is off the bike, its fastening system isn't still on the bike (like a basket or panniers). Also, if I can throw it over my shoulder (when not on the bike) that's even better. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 16 answers

I have Ubuntu installed in a chroot. [How] can I boot into it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 7 answers

Working with my father is a nightmare. Should I quit? How do I deal with the repercussions? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 47 answers

Which gem mines in and around Franklin, NC should we go to? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

A small piece of latin translation/identification required, if someone would be so kind. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I find an unzipping program for Vista that has a shell extension for Explorer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 11 answers

I can make apple muffins, banana muffins, and carrot muffins. So what else can I muffinise (oh, did I just invent a verb there)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 32 answers

Please help me identify this fish that I found in NYC along the Hudson River. [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 5 answers